Kala Academy renovation: Shah Jahan never invited quotations for Taj Mahal, says Goa Minister

Jul 14, 2022

Panaji (Goa), July 14, (ANI): Minister for Art and Culture in Goa Govind Gaude replied to the allegations made by Goa Forward Party MLA Vijay Sardesai regarding the no issuance of tender for the renovation of Kala Academy. The Minister used the example of Taj Mahal to justify not floating a tender for the same. Govind Gaude said, “Honourable CM has said that the building would be opened for the public in 2-3 months and that is why I have compared the building with Taj Mahal as even after 390 years, it stands tall and I want the same for my Kala Academy.”He further added, “Goa's Kala Academy renovation work is underway. Tenders were issued but contractors never got substantial solution. I've given example of Taj Mahal, it’s a masterpiece and is beautiful because Shah Jahan never invited quotations for its construction.”